Material Planning Officer (Italian Speaking))

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

• Internal suppliers: Manage the Purchase Requisition (PR) flow through to Material Planning documents.
• External suppliers: Coordinate with Sourcing to ensure PR maturity before launching Material Planning documents.
• Ensure and maintain accurate material planning master data in compliance with stock and logistics constraints.
• Create Material Planning documents (Call‑off, Scheduling Agreements) and the corresponding Source Lists.
• Resolve Goods Receipt issues using appropriate communication channels (overstock, shortages, damage, documentation issues, quantity discrepancies, invoices, etc.).

• Communicate delivery requirements to suppliers.
• Share Material Planning documents with suppliers and follow up on confirmations.
• Analyse supplier confirmations against company needs and assess risks and potential impacts on production and projects.
• Track deliveries and ensure material availability for Alstom projects.
• Maintain and update delivery dates in ERP systems.
• Identify priorities based on risk and impact, and define recovery actions.
• Maintain regular communication with suppliers (email, meetings, calls) to review delivery status.
• Analyse and manage MRP exception messages and proactively anticipate supply issues (backlogs, shortages, no demand).

• Monitor supplier performance KPIs.
• Analyse and share delivery performance KPIs with internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Material Planning Management / SDPM to identify underperforming suppliers and define corrective action plans.
• Participate in or lead supplier performance improvement initiatives.
• Create and develop reports and data visualisations on a regular and ad‑hoc basis.
• Perform data analysis and present insights to stakeholders, including management.

• Implement digital tools (Artificial Intelligence, Power BI, Microsoft Power Platform) to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Translate business requirements into digital solutions.
• Provide data‑driven recommendations to the business.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and/or Global Business Center Academy projects as assigned by the line manager.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Supply Chain, Arts, Humanities, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• 0–5 years of experience in roles such as Buyer, Purchaser, Expediting, Order Processing, Customer Service, or similar functions.
• Understanding of supply chain concepts and continuous improvement processes.
• Experience with SAP and Microsoft Excel (e.g., Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP) is desirable.
• Strong communication skills in English.
• Conversational Italian (B1 level or above) is mandatory.
• Familiarity with digital tools such as Power BI or Microsoft Power Platform is a plus.

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines.
• Work with new security standards for rail signalling.
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues.
• Contribute to innovative projects.
• Utilise our flexible and inclusive working environment.
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries.
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning opportunities.
• Progress towards senior material planning or supply chain management roles.
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension).

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

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